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San Antonio police officer turns self in after he’s investigated for DWI related to single-vehicle crash

Officer David McCall’s blood alcohol content was reportedly three times over the legal limit.

by Sanford Nowlin August 15, 2025August 20, 2025

Officer David McCall’s blood alcohol content was reportedly three times over the legal limit.

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San Antonio police officer under DWI investigation after allegedly wrecking vehicle into house’s front yard

Deputies asked for a blood-draw warrant for David McCall, a 17-year SAPD veteran, following the crash.

by Sanford Nowlin August 6, 2025August 15, 2025

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Another student dies at at San Antonio area ExcellED Montessori Plus preschool

The death, now under investigation, comes after a December car crash killed a teacher and a year-old student in the school’s playground.

by Michael Karlis June 7, 2025June 19, 2025

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San Antonio ICE office dispatches up to 30 vehicles Sunday as agency confirms ‘enhanced’ operations

The activity comes as Homeland Security’s San Antonio office said it engaged in activity with other agencies to ‘enforce U.S. immigration law.’

by Stephanie Koithan January 27, 2025June 24, 2025

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Former San Antonio-area cop charged with felony continuous family violence

The arrest marks the second time since last spring that the former detective has faced a family violence charge.

by Sanford Nowlin January 16, 2025January 23, 2025

Two probationary officers have lost their positions at SAPD.

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Two separate Bexar County Sheriff’s Office applicants arrested for child porn on their phones

The illegal material was turned up when their phones were searched during the application process, records show.

by Sanford Nowlin August 9, 2024September 4, 2024

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Off-duty San Antonio Airport Police Officer arrested on DWI charge

Deputies made the arrest after getting a call about a customer passed out in the drive-thru of a McDonald’s restaurant.

by Sanford Nowlin July 31, 2024February 7, 2025

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Lawyer Martin Phipps alleges San Antonio councilman deleted message at heart of ethics case

The Ethics Review Board on Tuesday unanimously voted to move forward with an investigation into District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte.

by Michael Karlis July 24, 2024June 27, 2025

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Family of San Antonio man who died while being booked into jail files federal suit

The suit alleges two Bexar County deputies used unnecessary lethal force while restraining suspect Emmanuel Mora.

by Michael Karlis June 18, 2024May 28, 2025

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Seven arrested after 26 migrants rescued from human-smuggling operation in San Antonio

The incident comes nearly two years after 46 migrants were found dead in an abandoned tractor trailer in Bexar County.

by Michael Karlis June 7, 2024March 19, 2025

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Bexar County paying $395,000 to settle with jail lieutenant fired for being at Jan. 6 insurrection

At the time she was fired, Lt. Roxanne Mathai of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office was already on leave over allegations she had a possible inappropriate relationship with an inmate.

by Michael Karlis May 7, 2024January 10, 2025

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Two Bexar County Jail inmates died in two days, both of apparent medical issues

Last year, at least 24 people died while in custody of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

by Sanford Nowlin April 22, 2024May 15, 2025

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San Antonio teen busted after posting clips where he taunts cops, allegedly commits crimes

In one online clip, the 15-year-old suspect tried to burglarize a Texas DPS trooper’s vehicle and dared authorities to catch him, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

by Michael Karlis February 14, 2024May 9, 2025

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Former Bexar Sheriff’s Office corporal gets 15 years in murder case

Giovanni Ceja was convicted of striking and killing a man with a vehicle and fleeing the scene.

by Sanford Nowlin February 1, 2024September 15, 2024

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Victor Wembanyama, 2023 in Review: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Plenty of readers were also curious about Texas Lonhorns fans blaming Ted Cruz for their team’s loss in the Sugar Bowl.

by San Antonio Current Staff January 5, 2024May 20, 2024

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Two San Antonio police officers suspended for failure to respond to calls

Officers Michael Garcia and Stephanie Cherry were accused of rules violations including neglect of duty, failing to obey a lawful order and failing to respond promptly to calls.

by Sanford Nowlin January 3, 2024March 29, 2025

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Total of 18 San Antonio police officers, Bexar deputies arrested in 2023

The charges range from murder and fatal hit-and-run to illegal recording and indecency with a child, records show.

by Sanford Nowlin January 2, 2024May 4, 2025

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Bexar County deputy fired over assault charge

The deputy was reportedly off duty when she was hit with the charge in Comal County.

by Sanford Nowlin November 9, 2023May 9, 2025

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P!nk Interrupted, Wemby Controversy: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Also in this week’s top news is an interview with Sammie ‘Big Sam’ Williams from Jazz’SAlive headliner Big Sam’s Funky Nation.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 29, 2023November 2, 2023

Republican and Democratic officials have offered vastly different responses to the Austin mass shooting.

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San Antonio-area priest accused of assaulting elderly woman who worked for church

The priest has worked in at least eight San Antonio-area Catholic churches since 2017, according to authorities.

by Sanford Nowlin September 27, 2023March 22, 2025

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San Antonio police officer turns self in after he’s investigated for DWI related to single-vehicle crash

San Antonio police officer under DWI investigation after allegedly wrecking vehicle into house’s front yard

Another student dies at at San Antonio area ExcellED Montessori Plus preschool

San Antonio ICE office dispatches up to 30 vehicles Sunday as agency confirms ‘enhanced’ operations

Former San Antonio-area cop charged with felony continuous family violence

Two separate Bexar County Sheriff’s Office applicants arrested for child porn on their phones

Off-duty San Antonio Airport Police Officer arrested on DWI charge

Lawyer Martin Phipps alleges San Antonio councilman deleted message at heart of ethics case

Family of San Antonio man who died while being booked into jail files federal suit

Seven arrested after 26 migrants rescued from human-smuggling operation in San Antonio

Bexar County paying $395,000 to settle with jail lieutenant fired for being at Jan. 6 insurrection

Two Bexar County Jail inmates died in two days, both of apparent medical issues

Former Bexar Sheriff’s Office corporal gets 15 years in murder case

Victor Wembanyama, 2023 in Review: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Two San Antonio police officers suspended for failure to respond to calls

Total of 18 San Antonio police officers, Bexar deputies arrested in 2023

Bexar County deputy fired over assault charge

P!nk Interrupted, Wemby Controversy: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

San Antonio-area priest accused of assaulting elderly woman who worked for church